[EVDL] WooHoo

I'm driving up 95...leaving Arbutus for Charley's Point in a few. Does anyone know how to raise the charge limit to 100%? 70 miles! Time to turn off the heat? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [EVDL] Rockville, MD?

BS"D On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Seth Rothenberg wrote: > Hello, EVers. > I'd like to ask a favor > There's a car (EV) I would like to buy in Rockville MD. I want to thank those who offered to help, and especially the one person who went well beyond what I asked, and

Re: [EVDL] Fwd: Re: WooHoo

It was OK this time for me. None of the DC Fast Chargers that I went to brought the battery to 100%. I need to spend more time learning how to handle the Chademoi. Last night, it was just DriveSearchChargeDriveSearchChargeDriveSearchCharge I am home now, car showed a range of 1 and is now on

[EVDL] Rockville, MD?

Hello, EVers. I'd like to ask a favor There's a car (EV) I would like to buy in Rockville MD. But I have 2 things I need to check on it before I commit to the money or the 4 hour drive (each way). The only risk of asking here is that someone else will be interested :-) THEN, I hope to

Re: [EVDL] Bew Nissan Leaf...and...Level 2 charging

Thanks for this idea... I have a retired UPS from work. It actually has something like an L6, not sure. I wasn't an EV guy when I dumpster-dove for this It has a few dead Lead Acid batteries in it Time to read the specs... "Charge on!" Seth

Re: [EVDL] Off-grid solar house and electric car charging

It's funny to see this discussion about panels. I spent 2 hours on the roof yesterday watching the Solar installer find a roof leak under the junction box. (Each person defines his own "fun" :-) (It took about 4 years to show up in a storm) (Apparently, they stopped the practice of gluing the

Re: [EVDL] Level 1 charging solar

The charging at work challenge is I work for a mid-sized empire that can't place a work order for a 5-20R GFCI outlet from their landlord (another empire :-). There's an SMB across the parking lot that had no trouble getting one. The charging @ Forest is not related to camping, it's only

[EVDL] NASA electric plane

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/18/science/nasa-electric-plane-x57.html (This is not an endorsement of NYT ) ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at

[EVDL] Level 1 charging solar

Friends, I saw a video of someone charging a Nissan Leaf (presumably) using the provided Level 1 charger and flexible solar panels attached to the car. (presumably with an off-grid inverter). The video had no information other than showing a clever routing the EVSE through the absent DCQC

Re: [EVDL] I do miss Bob Rice ......

Bill, Thanks for mentioning it. On the drive back from VA in my Leaf, I told my driving buddy to take it slow. I couldn't drive that slow (a bit under the speed limit), but my friend did, and it helped a lot. That was sometime I learned from Bob Rice long before I got an EV.

[EVDL] mini-dump charger 120VAC

The saga continues, the question changes a bit I have done 2 trips to work in my Leaf (60 miles). It really is at the edge of the envelope for the winter. On one trip, I visited a DCQC for pay. (Warm trip, not affordable in the long term :-) I heard back from management that the landlord of our

[EVDL] Leaf Chargers

Does anyone know if the Leaf with 6.6KW onboard charger is supposed to come with a different kind of EVSE? Or is the "trickle charge" just that, regardless of the car's ability to charge faster? I bought an OpenEVSE, but I would like to know if I need to ask the dealer to replace the 12a charger

[EVDL] Question: L5-30P vs L6-30P

I am assembling my OpenEVSE and contemplating the extension cords and adaptors I will need When I decommissioned some old Sun servers a few years ago, I saved the power cords. 30' with a 30 am 250 V locking plug on the end, To my eye, it seems to be identical to the 30a 125 V locking plug on

[EVDL] Charging and the CAN Bus

I was thinking about a problem and one thing led to another I got a Nissan Leaf without the fancy package with "Car Wings" wifi (did my round trip, 60 miles, without heat but a little defrost with 20 miles left over :-) I said to myself, presumptively, that I could have the charger listen in

[EVDL] Wiring for 6 KW charger

Friends, I have a small question. I bought a dryer replacement cord with a 3-prong plug and a matching socket (10-30R) and a 2-gang box and dry-while-in-use cover that will work with the socket. I ran a 10-2 with ground and I have a 30 amp GFCI 2-pole breaker. I noticed on the socket it says

Re: [EVDL] Zelectric conversions. 0 to 60's in seconds...but for $130, 000???

Lawrence, I look forward to reading about the UltraVan on the EVDL. (Will there room for 2 battery packs ? :-) How would you charge a EVRV? Ooohh, in an RV park ! :-) ___ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub

Re: [EVDL] Where 20 amp receptacles are required (was: Leaf Chargers)

I have been thinking (dangerous I know) Is there a way for an instrument (live ohmmeter / ammeter) or an electronic circuit to recognize the gauge (and surmise the amperage protection likely in place) ? eg, measuring ohms from neutral to ground, (for 120 circuits) or doing a millisecond high-load

[EVDL] Leaf range extender

EVers, With some talk about increasing battery size or adding another compatible battery, I was thinking about thisI don't know how complicated it is or isn't to have 2 batteries and load-balance, and share the charger, etc.that's fancy stuff but what about having a spare (charged)

Re: [EVDL] Leaf range extender

Another thought I had was whether an add-on pack could be used just for climate control. For my commute, the heat is what shortens my range. It might even be that I just need to study this: "...The third [cable] is a high voltage cable that goes to the cabin heater" The past 3 weeks have been

[EVDL] Charging at Nissan dealer

I had a successful charging experience at Nissan! I work in Yonkers, NY, and have a 30-mile trip most days. Yesterday, with the warm weather, I had plenty of range to experiment, so I checked out a DC Fast Charger at Central Avenue Nissan. The dealership is on a small lot, but there are 2

Re: [EVDL] Not a 'Juice Bar' EVSE : Municipal Juice bar

Sorry about the title - I didn't think of the product you describe. They have since designated other locations for Handicapped parking, and all 3 spots are marked for EV only. I parked for the errand, and to learn the procedure for NYC municipal lots, and it was time to go home. On Mar 18, 2016

[EVDL] Municipal Juice bar

I had an errand to do in the Bronx, which is about 1/3 of the way home. PlugShare showed a municipal lot at Jerome Avenue and 190th Street, about 2 blocks from my errand. Parking is not expensive, the charging stations are just inside the attendant gate. (which is not convenient in rush hour

[EVDL] Donor Car: 1996 Toyota Camry

It may be time to release my 1996 Toyota Camry Donor Car to someone who would like to work on a home EV conversion. I am wondering if there is any interest in this group first. It's in relatively good condition, free of any gasoline-related components, ready for a motor and adaptor plate and

Re: [EVDL] Trump and EV's

My one question (directly ) on this topic is, will the $7500 tax *credit* for new 2016 purchases which can be claimed in April 2017 be at risk? That might weigh on the balance between a new Leaf and a used Tesla. A used Tesla already has had the incentive redeemed. I'll have to check the prices

Re: [EVDL] Leaf recommendations?

Cal, I have a 2013 Leaf S (which I know is not as efficient as an SL) My commute is 27 to 30 miles depending on traffic-avoidance maneuvers. The 24 KWh battery is adequate for me in Spring, Summer, and Fall. In the winter, I use more local streets, I preheat the car and use seat warmers rather

Re: [EVDL] Leaf EV group buy discounts in several states> (time limited, act now)

These group buys on 2016 Leaf SV and 2016 Leaf S30 are great to hear about! Does anyone have leads on getting something like this in NY/NJ/CT/PA/MA? I have seen prices under $20,000 but any price difference is in the miles for shipping. Also, I have a trade in with minimal equity. ​Maybe I

Re: [EVDL] Level 1 charging battery

​Cor, Thanks. Yes to all the above. I actually got an opportunity charge when I visited my brother 53 miles from home. We visited a local Rabbi who treated us to donuts candles and power. I work in an office park. Everything is locked down by their Corporateand requests for change go

Re: [EVDL] Level 1 charging battery

>>>The one avenue not yet explored is a gas station/repair shop. oops that sentence and the one below are separate... The repair shop might rent me a space + L1. or even L2 :-) Other than that, not far from my desk is a loading dock >>>There is a hole in the cinder block big enough to run

Re: [EVDL] Level 1 charging battery

I'm taking another look at Level 1 charging. I saw a post by a kind knowledgable member here about Volt modules. I think new batteries and inverter(s) would be easier for me to work with. Does anyone know of a single source for both an "ebike pack" with charger and inverter? Barring that, I am

[EVDL] Working with public parks on charging

Friends, Just after reserving a spot in favorite campsite in a NJ State Forest, I spoke to the Park Office about charging...and I definitely have the ear of the manager of this park. And she is meeting with NJ DEP and her peers around the State this week. I would like to present a summary of the

Re: [EVDL] EV Spare Tire

Here's a blog about someone who stowed a compact spare under the car. Lots of caveats, but cool idea... http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=14081 ​ -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[EVDL] nrgEVGo adventure

I drove up to visit my brother - 50 miles, in leaf range on a mild day. Did not have much juice left when I got there. Checked Plugshare and the usual location was not shown, so I drove to the next favorite. It was unresponsive. "Please touch card to screen" but not detecting it. Worried. I

[EVDL] Trading Post: Partially Converted Camry

This is "for sale" to a good home. It is a Camry that has been de-Iced but there is no time or other resources available now. Glider only - Local pickup - free, including help loading. With additional components - negotiable http://www.evtradinpost.com/item/2980 Pictures of the actual car can

[EVDL] Hot wire

We had an over temperature event here recently. In Jan 2016, I bought a 2013 Nissan Leaf. Around May, I bought an OpenEVSE. I had saved six L6-30 power cords from servers I retired. I removed the proprietary connectors and put on L6-30Rs to make extension cables. I used the combination for 18

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: (ice) Experts say there's no need for a 750mi EV-range sweet spot

I definitely can see a need for about 300 miles - From Passaic to Killington is 250 miles. With Skis on the roof and heater on the toes, more will be needed. But I believe the pressure will be on to solve the charge-in-transit challenge. I grew up in NYC. Most people in NYC get to work by

[EVDL] ICEd

I went to visit my brother and really needed to charge. The 3 spots in front of the evGo station were ICEd. Been here before. I parked facing the back of the charger and ran the CHAdeMO across the intervening sidewalk. Then I noticed the driver in one of the cars. So I said hello. I asked him

[EVDL] Harley Davidson

I saw this in the news todaypeople seem to be of two minds about it https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-30/harley-davidson-is-making-an-electric-motorcycle-after-livewire On Tuesday, during a routine earnings call, Harley-Davidson Inc. announced it will produce an

Re: [EVDL] Public station, private ownership?

If anyone needs L2 charging in Passaic, NJ, feel "free" to let me know. After my driveway has cured a few more days. If anyone needs DCQC in Yonkers, I am studying how to provide it. I can't do it for free in a remote location. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

[EVDL] Public station, private ownership?

Has anyone on this list been involved in owning a DCQC charging station? I have identified a few locations that might be profitable as a stand-alone location, somewhat in the way a privately-owned ATM works in every bodega in town. I have visited Chargepoint and evGo web sites, but there's

Re: [EVDL] Leaf 2use in VT: buying a used EV ...

I second much of the advice shared here already, and I would add one thing. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 8:52 PM brucedp5 via EV wrote: > I would not waste time on ay leaf that is older than 2014. That is the > model > year offering onboard 6kW chargers and had worked out most of the charger > bugs.

Re: [EVDL] Don't be a pathetic charge-mooching-thief> (get towed)

On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 1:35 PM Robert Bruninga wrote: > Go buy a piece of 1.5" PVC conduit and get it down before they pour the > concrete! > Then you can run your cord under the sidewalk ANY time you want later. Bob > Bob et al, I have laid the groundwork (literally) for this. I just dug

Re: [EVDL] Don't be a pathetic charge-mooching-thief> (get towed)

The timing of this discussion is great. My sidewalk is being replaced. I had asked the contractor before he started if I would be able to use my driveway and he said not at all. So, on the way home, I stopped at the only fast charger in the neighborhood the ChadeMo plug was available, but the

[EVDL] Leaf trade-up

Friends, I have been driving the 2013 Nissan Leaf (with LED + ChadeMo package) for 4 years, and it has served well, but my transportation demands have increased and there are other options now. Can anyone share their experience with the newer Leafs 2016 SV with 30 KWh (and heat pump instead of

[EVDL] Charging a dead Nissan Leaf

I just wanted to share with the group, something which may apply to other EVs and even non-evs. I'll spare you all the excitement, and skip toward the end, the part that might be worth everyone learning about before they need it. I drove 137 miles on 3/13, including 3 stops to charge, one

Re: [EVDL] Charging a dead Nissan Leaf

Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 11:06 PM Lee Hart via EV wrote: > Seth Rothenberg via EV wrote: > > The car was so dead, it couldn't open the charge port door. > > I opened the charge port manually, charged the 12V battery. > > Then I realized, the Leaf needed a reboot. Once it boo

[EVDL] Westchester's Bee Line Electric Buses

I just saw this today.Nice to hear. I am sure they will like the benefits They may eventually find communities less resistant to bus lines if they are served by an electric fleet (in the future). http://yonkerstimes.com/westchester-county-gets-six-all-electric-bus-for-bee-line-fleet/ For

[EVDL] Electric mower - small question

Friends, I have a quick question about figuring out the current capacity of a Consumer-marketed LiOn battery. I have been "driving" a small used B Lawn Hog mower for a number of years. A few years ago, I changed the switch in the handle, and now the rectifier needs to be replaced. While I am

[EVDL] OpenEVSE Overtemperature

Gurus, I have a curious situation. Every few days, I have been getting an OverTemperature alert on my OpenEVSE. What is curious is that it happens when it's cold out. Is it trying to keep itself warm, and getting overheated? Like having a fever when you have a cold? :-) So far, cycling power

[EVDL] Successful Road trip - Kona EV

We had a good road trip - just over 200 miles each way. We took a student from Passaic, NJ to Providence, RI for school. PlugShare guided us to a Walmart 1.8 miles from our destination, we arrived with 52 miles available. Did our shopping, got the text page at 80% as we were checking out (45

[EVDL] EV Grin doubled

Hello EVDLrs. After 7 years of lots of grins and a few pouts, we decided it's time for another EV. The Leaf was borderline adequate for my 60+ mile commute, but required a small additional boost when traffic forced me to go the long way. Then Covid hit and I went to 99.9% remote. Visits to my

Re: [EVDL] Zilla controller

On Thu, Jun 22, 2023, 9:10 AM Michael Lorenzen via EV wrote: > I need a 1K zilla controller,, Thanks. Mike > > Sent from my iPad > ___ > Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org > No other addresses in TO and CC fields > HELP: http://www.evdl.org/help/

[EVDL] Range swap - One goes up, one goes down

Life with EVs. My Nissan Leaf range has gone from 84 miles @ 100% to 62 miles @ 100% And this week, my daughter observed a reported range of 299 milesthus we find the lost 20 miles of range (I assume Kona is considering factors like mild weather and my daughter's efficient driving